Author: Choice Education
My Child Says They Hate Maths: Is a Tutor the Answer?
When a child says they hate maths, they are almost never describing the subject. They are describing how it feels to be them in a maths lesson: exposed, behind, braced for the next wrong answer. A tutor is the answer when the hatred is really a gap or lost confidence, because one-to-one attention can close gaps and rebuild the sense...
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Is Tutoring Worth It? What the Australian Research Actually Says
Is tutoring worth it? According to the strongest available evidence, yes, provided it is one-to-one or small-group, runs regularly, and connects to what your child is doing at school. The Education Endowment Foundation finds one-to-one tuition delivers around five additional months of progress in a school year, and the Grattan Institute has urged every Australian government to embed small-group tuition...
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How to Build a Study Routine That Works: What the Research Says
The most effective study routine, according to the research, is short and repetitive: twenty to forty minutes of focused work on most days, one subject per session, each session starting with the student recalling what they covered last time. A major review in Psychological Science in the Public Interest rated this approach, known as distributed practice, the most effective study...
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The Value in Combining Goals with Dreams
Education is the foundation of skills, bringing our passions and love of learning to life. Whatever your study or life goals, there is always a personal ambition that demands the dedication and hard work required to make them a reality. TED Speaker and Educator Dr Julie Connor once said, “Goals without a dream are like arrows without a target”, before exploring the...
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5 Reasons Online Tutoring is the Real Deal
5 Reasons Online Tutoring is the Real Deal Posted : 08 Nov, 2021Author : As children and teenagers engage online more often, many now use this to participate in their leisure and learning time. Their familiarity with technology means they can easily navigate it, and generally find it a less frightening way to learn. Here we look at the top...
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Maths Scholarship Preparation
Wondering how far a 5-6 Maths Scholarship preparation program with Choice Education Group will take your child? Progressing into the second term, we'll cover all areas required for academic testing at this level. As parents and educators, we know math is vital for managing finances and solving daily problems. Still, many students question its relevance to careers like law, beauty,...
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Choice Education Group – What We Offer
Unsure about the shape your path with us will take? Choice Education Group offers comprehensive education services and numerous options for you and your family to ensure they're on the right track in a manner that benefits all levels of commitment. Home Schooling Do you home school your children but need guidance in navigating their latest topics? Or perhaps you...
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Teachers Who Inspire
“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” Scott Hayden We've all had that one inspirational teacher in our lives responsible for the passions we hold and continue to nurture: an educator that you still think fondly of for pushing you to be where you are today. Good...
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Getting Organised
High school can be stressful, but learning to plan and prioritise using SMART goals and time management can set you up for success. At Choice Education Group, we emphasise both understanding study material and managing workload effectively. At Choice Education Group, we place an emphasis not only on understanding the study material, but strategies to manage your workload and study...
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Online Tutoring
‘Screen time’ has been in the spotlight recently, but the educational benefits of screen time are significant when used properly. At Choice Education Group, we integrate advanced technology to deliver engaging online tutoring sessions across Australia. At Choice Education Group, we incorporate audio, video and collaborative digital whiteboards to deliver an interactive and engaging learning experience to all students, Australia-wide....
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